Fred Collins Dies in Fatal Alabama Highway Wreck
The former Pepperell High School football player and coach died in a wreck under investigation by Floyd County police.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Football
Fred Collins died Wednesday evening in a fatal wreck on Alabama Highway at Woods Road NW. The Floyd County Police Department is investigating the crash.
Why it matters
Collins was a well-known figure in Rome, where he played and later coached football and sought a seat on the Floyd County Commission. His death leaves a notable loss for the local community.
The Floyd County Police Department is handling the investigation, but no crash figures or details beyond the single fatality have been released. Cause and any charges remain unreported.
The players
Fred Collins
A former Pepperell High School football player and coach from Rome who once sought a seat on the Floyd County Commission.
Floyd County Police Department
The local law enforcement agency investigating the fatal wreck on Alabama Highway.
The details
Fred Collins died in a fatal wreck on Alabama Highway at Woods Road NW, in Floyd County. He had graduated from Pepperell High School, played football, later coached the sport, and was building a construction business at the time of his death.
Timeline
Wednesday evening: Fred Collins died in the fatal wreck.
Season Trajectory
Fatal crash investigations handled by county police follow established local procedures that determine how cause is documented and whether charges are filed. This case enters that routine process without any reported deviation.
Local football followers in Rome will feel the loss of a former player and coach whose career spanned Pepperell High School and the local sport. Community tributes and memorial arrangements may follow as the investigation continues.
The takeaway
The death of a longtime local figure reminds readers how deeply high school athletics and community service can shape a town. Following trusted local reporting is the best way to track the investigation as details emerge.
Further reading
Read more in our Football coverage of local teams and coaches in the Rome area.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Northwest Georgia News.
